David Hockenbery Obituary

David W. Hockenbery, 94, of Mountain View Senior Living, Greensburg, formerly of North Irwin, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. He was born July 12, 1929, in Verona, a son of the late Arthur and Deliah (McCormick) Hockenbery, and in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Hockenbery, Lester Hockenbery, sister, Betty Obies, and his wife, Margaret L. Hockenbery. He went to work at a young age. As a boy he delivered bread and baked goods with his brother from his father's bread truck, and retired after working 45 years for Jones and Laughlin Steel Company, Hazelwood. David was a past exalted ruler for Elks Lodge No. 577, Turtle Creek. He was always very active in the planning of picnics and bingo events, and he was a member of Free and Accepted Masons Plum Creek Lodge No. 799. He was an avid golfer who especially enjoyed playing at Manor Valley Golf Course. David is survived by his children, Violet (John) Hynes, of Mt. Pleasant, Carol (Paul) Barncatle, of Brookville, Donna Perry, of Virginia, David W. (Barbara Jean) Hockenbery Jr., of Washington Co., and Nancy (the deceased Larry) Likovich, of Rankin; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Mountain View Senior Living for their care and compassion. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 521 Main St., Irwin, 724-863-1200. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Pastor Bob Ellson officiating. Interment will be in Emerickville Lutheran Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.